Mathonaut vs Gigabull
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mathonaut
Embark on a retro 2D platformer adventure where math meets space exploration. Solve equations to navigate treacherous caverns, manage oxygen, and uncover the secrets of a mysterious planet. Choose from unique characters and customize your challenge.
- Retro 2D platformer gameplay
- Solve deadly equations
- Space exploration theme
- 20 challenging levels
- Hardcore mode
- Customizable characters and oxygen duration
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A RETRO 2D-PLATFORMER IN WHICH MATH MEETS SPACE Embark on a space adventure as an astronaut exploring the mysterious planet, Planeq. Navigate treacherous caverns filled with deadly equations, where every step could be your last. But don't worry, you're equipped with the latest oxygen tech and a brainpower to match ! Think fast and pick the right numbers to stay alive, because oxygen is scarce and time is running out. With each correct equation, you'll uncover the secrets of this world and bring yourself one step closer to salvation. But beware, one false move could leave you gasping for air. So, will you have the wit and the will to find your way through this strange planet and escape with your life ? FEATURES • 20 LEVELS - 20 challenging levels filled with deadly equations. • RETRO AMBIANCE - Old-school visuals and sound effects. • FUN AND CHALLENGING - Designed to be hard, fast, but fun. • HARDOCRE MODE - For the most daring players. • CUSTOMIZABLE PARTIES - Unique playable characters to choose from and configurable oxygen duration for an extra challenge. LINKS • Website : https://mathonaut.skyost.eu/en/. • Suggestions & bug reports : https://mathonaut.skyost.eu/en/contact/. If you have enjoyed this app, feel free to leave a rating on the App Store page of this application.
Gigabull
Embark on a retro-style space shooter adventure synchronized to an original soundtrack. Reclaim sacred thumb drives containing songs from a debut album to defeat a nefarious villain and save your home planet.
- Retro-style pixel art
- Original soundtrack synchronization
- Bullet hell gameplay
- Space shooter adventure
- Planet reclamation mission
- Hand-crafted enemies and backgrounds
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Gigabull is unveiling one song/month from their debut album, Ox Send, each paired with a level in their video game. In this adventure, Gigabull, the band's namesake and the universe's most nefarious horned villain, has seized 10 sacred thumb drives. Each drive contains a piece of the cacophonous puzzle to defeat him: a song from the album. Your mission: reclaim them all. Take on the role of a G.N.A.R. (Gigabull Nebula Attack Reserve) pilot, fighting through the lunar system to reclaim your home planet from Gigabull. Become immersed in hand-crafted pixel art enemies and backgrounds synchronized to the original soundtrack. Become a legendary pilot in this retro-style, bullet hell space shooter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gigabull at 100% against Mathonaut's 0%. Gigabull also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Mathonaut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gigabull sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Gigabull holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gigabull has 32 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mathonaut's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gigabull's.
Mathonaut ships an update every 3 months, Gigabull weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mathonaut | Gigabull |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Hugo Delaunay | Gnarhard |
Customer experience
Mathonaut
Gigabull
In-app purchases
Mathonaut
- Unlock new characters and more$0.99
Gigabull
- Arcade Audio Mode$4.99
- Remove Revive Ads$4.99
- Ox Send$9.99









